How to get to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage from colombo?

In close proximity to Colombo is the village woodland of Pinnawala, Sri Lanka elephant orphanage, approximately 90Km. A car could take two to three long hours, subject to traffic. Usually, the easiest way to visit is to hire a car with a driver or to take a guided tour that could further include a few other stops, too. For the common people, trains and buses also are available but may need a change or be more time consuming. Getting up early for the river seemed necessary as this was the only chance to find the elephant purifying itself in the water-an absolute one for a visit, which is indelible in the memories of any traveler.